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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX50V Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony HX50V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was revealed 3 months before the HX50V and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS25 grades vs the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony HX50V

 TS25 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic TS25

 HX50V TS25 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony HX50V

 TS25 HX50V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS25 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TS25 vs the HX50V.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and HX50V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX50V Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
features face detect focusing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography highlights
Sony HX50V Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX50V Sports photography highlights
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (400 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
Sony HX50V Travel photography details
71
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (272g)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 lbs) 272g (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $439